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The Continuo Arts Foundation • BROADWAY & BEYOND

www.continuoarts.com







The Broadway & Beyond Musical Theater Production of

The Continuo Arts Foundation Staff

Dr. Candace Wicke, President & Executive Director Samantha Ferrara, Musical Theater Director

Amanda Blütner, Programs Manager & Associate Conductor Teresa-Marie Gotanco, Administrative Assistant & Accompanist

Lucas Barkley, Staff Accompanist Skyler Klein, Assistant Conductor

Kate MacPherson, Administrative Assistant Daniel Apruzzese, Treasurer

Noni MacPherson, Board Secretary

The Continuo Arts Executive Board Dr. Suraj Alva, Daniel Apruzzese, Jean Marie Apruzzese,

Heidi Evenson, Bill Hammond, Noni MacPherson

Based on the Novel, “The Jungle Book” by Rudyard Kipling

Based on the Screenplay by Larry Clemmons

Music and Lyrics by RICHARD M. SHERMAN, ROBERT B.

SHERMAN and TERRY GILKYSON

Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by MARCY HEISLER

Music Adapted and Arranged by Bryan Louiselle



Samantha Ferrara, Music Theater Director Samantha Ferrara graduated in 2014 from Westminster Choir College of Rider University with a B.M. in Music and a minor in Musical Theatre. A resident of Bernardsville, Ms. Ferrara joined the Continuo Arts Foundation in 2015, and in 2017 became Director of Broadway & Beyond, where she directed productions of Peter Pan JR, Beauty and the Beast JR, The Little Mermaid JR. and

Annie KIDS. She is very excited to direct the 2019 Broadway & Beyond Summer Musical Theater Intensive, Frozen JR!

Ms. Ferrara is a member of the Civic Chorale of New Jersey and Sonaré, and is also on staff at the Continuo Arts Conservatory of Music teaching voice, music theater and audition prep. In addition to her work at the Continuo Arts Foundation, Ms. Ferrara has music directed a number of productions, including Willy Wonka Jr. at Franklin Elementary School in Summit. She also serves as narrator for the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra’s Concerts for Young People, where she will be performing in ‘The Sounds of Stories’ this spring.

Ms. Ferrara can be frequently found on both the professional and community stage; favorite credits include Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins), 35mm: A Musical Exhibition (Woman 1), Ragtime (Evelyn Nesbit), The Secret Garden (Lily Craven), and The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Chorus). She currently splits her time between New York City and New Jersey, where she is actively pursuing a professional performing career. She is a member of Ryan Scott Oliver and Lindsay Mendez's Actor Therapy program, and has previously studied at The Patrick Page Studio. Ms. Ferrara currently studies voice with Whitney Bashor.

Ms. Ferrara will be making her Carnegie Hall solo debut under the direction of John Rutter this Memorial Day.







Meet the Artists Naiya Bharvad, Bagheera Naiya was last seen on the Broadway & Beyond stage in Peter Pan Jr. as Mrs. Darling/Jukes. When she is not on stage, Naiya is attending sixth grade and taking dance lessons, her favorite is ballet. She is a member of Chanticleers within the Youth Choir of New Jersey. She would like to thank her family for their support.

Krish Bharvad, Sassy Monkey/Banyan/Elephant Krish is five years old and in kindergarten. This is his second show at Broadway & Beyond, having made his debut last fall in Peter Pan Jr. as Nana/Tootles. He also plays the piano. Krish would like to thank his dad for his support.

Jiyani Bharvad, John Darling Jiyani is in fourth grade, and she was last seen on the Broadway & Beyond stage in Peter Pan Jr. as John Darling. Outside of theater she is a member of Serenades within the Children’s Choir of New Jersey and takes dance lessons —jazz is her favorite! She would like to thank everybody for their support.

Caroline Kelder, Shanti/Coil/Bee Caroline Rose is delighted to be playing the role of Shanti in her Broadway & Beyond debut. She is eight years old and is a second grader at Saint Vincent Martyr School. Caroline began studying ballet, tap, and jazz at the age of four and dreams of one day being a prima ballerina. She’s also been taking classical piano lessons since Kindergarten. Caroline is a prolific writer and artist and aspires to one day being a published author and illustrator. Caroline has had lots of fun and has enjoyed getting to know the cast and Ms. Samantha. She would like to thank her twin sister, Fiona Grace, for helping her to practice her lines and her Gramma and all her friends for attending the performance!



Meet the Artists Fiona Kelder, Ziggy Vulture/Coil/Bee Fiona Grace is excited to be making her Broadway & Beyond debut! She is eight years old and a second grader at Saint Vincent Martyr School. Fiona began studying ballet, tap, and jazz at the age of four. She’s also been taking classical piano lessons since Kindergarten. Fiona loves to make people laugh and feels right at home on the stage. She dreams of one day becoming a comedian. Fiona would like to thank the cast and Ms. Samantha for making this a super fun experience! She would also like to thank her twin sister, Caroline Rose, for helping her to practice her lines and her Gramma and all her friends for attending the performance!

Claire Monaghan, Shere Khan, Kaa Claire is thrilled to be making her Broadway & Beyond debut in this production of Jungle Book KIDS , having recently appeared in a previous production at the Academy of our Lady of Peace as Grey Brother . Other credits include A Christmas Carol (Mrs. Cratchit/Chorus). Outside of theater, Claire is interested in reading, gymnastics and basketball, and is also taking a fencing class. She has truly enjoyed working at Continuo with her fellow actors.

Raza Nasser, Baby Elephant/Silly Monkey/Thistle Raza is a four year old Pre-K students who is currently enrolled in St. Paul’s Day School in Westfield. This is Raza’s first experience with musical production at Broadway & Beyond, and he is also a member of Cardinals within the Children’s Choir of New Jersey. Raza is so excited to be part of The Jungle Book KIDS, especially after observing his big brother, Zain, in Peter Pan Jr.

Zain Nasser, Grumpy Monkey/Lotus/Elephant Zain is currently enrolled in McKinley Elementary School as a first grader. Zain was most recently seen on the Broadway & Beyond stage in Peter Pan Jr. as Curley, and has participated in the Triple Threat Prep Program. Zain is also member of Serenades within the Children’s Choir of New Jersey. He loves every aspect of his roles, whether it is singing, dancing, or acting. Zain always looks forward to his rehearsal every week.





Special

Thanks Candace & Craig Wicke

Craig Sanphy

Casey Okamoto

Chelsea Varga

Nina Lyristakis

Amanda Blutner

Teresa Gotanco

Chantal Gomes



Meet the Artists

Henry Walter, Mowgli Henry was most recently seen on the Broadway & Beyond stage in Peter Pan Jr. as Michael, and has participated in the Triple Threat Prep Program. He has been to China for four years and can speak Chinese fluently. He loves acting because it has so much drama and is just fun. He has five people in his family: himself, his two sisters (Annabelle and Margaux) and his Mom and Dad! Margaux is very fun to play with, and is glad he is getting to perform with her a second time.

Justin Sparaga, Colonel Hathi/Dizzy Vulture/Old Monkey Justin Sparaga is making his Broadway & Beyond debut in Jungle Book KIDS! He is eight years old and has been dancing and singing all over his house since he was a very young toddler. He is an avid piano player wit ha passion for all things Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift. Justin is in second grade at Hartshorn School and lives with his parents and brother, Brody, in Short Hills. When he’s not at school, he is putting on his own shows daily!

Margaux Walter, Baloo Margaux was last seen flying on the Broadway & Beyond stage as Peter in Peter Pan Jr. She has previously participated in the Triple Threat Prep Program, and is a member of Chanticleers within the Youth Choir of New Jersey. Margaux is ten years old and attends Kent Place School, where she played Fern in their fall production of Charlotte’s Web. She likes to play soccer, sing, dance, and act. She is very excited for The Jungle Book KIDS!



MUSICAL NUMBERS:

Jungle Prologue...........................................................................................................................Bagheera, Baloo, Mowgli, Shere Khan,

Wolves, Jungle

Kaa The Snake...................................................................................................................................................................................Grumpy Monkey, Jungle

Trust in Me.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Kaa, Coils

Night into Day..................................................................................................................................................................................................Ziggy Vulture, Jungle

Colonel Hathi’s March.................................................................................Colonel Hathi, Baby Elephant, Elephants

Baloo the Bear........................................................................................................................................................................................................Shanti, Baloo, Jungle

The Bare Necessities....................................................................................................................................................Baloo, Mowgli, Bees, Jungle

Monkey Business.................................................................................................................................................................................................Old Monkey, Jungle

I Wan’na Be Like You.....................................................................................................King Louis, Monkeys, Baloo, Jungle

I Wan’na Be Like You (Reprise)..................................................................................................................................................................................................Baloo

Shere Khan the Tiger.......................................................................................................................................................................................Shere Khan, Jungle

Mowgli Runs...........................................................................................................................................................................................Bagheera, Baloo, Mowgli

That’s What Friends Are For (Part 1)..............................................................................Mowgli, Shere Khan, Jungle

That’s What Friends Are For (Part 2)..............................................................................Mowgli, Shere Khan, Jungle

The Bare Necessities (Finale)..................................................................................................................................................................................................Company

Please Be Courteous! Please turn off all cell phones and electronic devices for the duration of

tonight’s performance. No flash photography or video, please. Families will have an opportunity to take cast photos upon the conclusion of the show.



CAST OF CHARACTERS:

MOWGLI.............................................................................................................................................................................................................HENRY WALTER

BAGHEERA...........................................................................................................................................................................................NAIYA BHARVAD

BALOO.....................................................................................................................................................................................................MARGAUX WALTER

SHERE KHAN...............................................................................................................................................................CLAIRE MONAGHAN

KAA..............................................................................................................................................................................................................CLAIRE MONAGHAN

KING LOUIS.......................................................................................................................................................................................JIYANI BHARVAD

COLONEL HATHI...............................................................................................................................................................JUSTIN SPARAGA

SHANTI..................................................................................................................................................................................................CAROLINE KELDER

WOLVES…………………………………………………………………….......ZAIN NASSER, KRISH BHARVAD, RAZA NASSER, JUSTIN SPARAGA

COILS..................................................................................................................FIONA KELDER, CAROLINE KELDER, JIYANI BHARVAD, MARGAUX WALTER

ELEPHANTS…….....................................................................................................ZAIN NASSER, KRISH BHARVAD

BABY ELEPHANT………………………………………………………….......................................................................RAZA NASSER

BEES......................................................................................................................FIONA KELDER, CAROLINE KELDER, CLAIRE MONAGHAN

GRUMPY MONKEY.........................................................................................................................................................................ZAIN NASSER

SILLY MONKEY........................................................................................................................................................................................RAZA NASSER

SASSY MONKEY.......................................................................................................................................................................KRISH BHARVAD

OLD MONKEY…………………………………………………………………………………….………..……..JUSTIN SPARAGA

DIZZY VULTURE..................................................................................................................................................................JUSTIN SPARAGA

ZIGGY VULTURE.......................................................................................................................................................................FIONA KELDER

JUNGLE THISTLE...............................................................................................................................................................................RAZA NASSER

JUNGLE BANYAN..............................................................................................................................................................KRISH BHARVAD JUNGLE LOTUS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………....ZAIN NASSER

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